Cooper’s Hawk at Terrapin Nature Park

We had another near perfect morning, even though it was somewhat breezy with occasional clouds. I got to Terrapin early, and noticed lots of small birds right away. I walked the beach path, then spent most of my time in the marsh ponds and the adjacent field, which was accommodating hundreds of sparrows, juncos and kinglets. I was anticipating the arrival of a hawk to this potential feast, and he showed up.
A wonderful day.

Palm Warbler

This Palm Warbler was a welcome change from all the sparrows.

Red Bellied Woodpecker

I'm always glad to see a Red Bellied Woodpecker.

White Throated Sparrow

White Throated Sparrows in good light are as attractive as any bird.

Mockingbird

This Mockingbird was enjoying a nice feast.

White Crowned Sparrow

I only seem to get juvenile White Crowned Sparrows, no adults.

Chipping Sparrow

I only saw Chipping Sparrows near the beach.

Ruby Crowned Kinglet

There were dozens of Ruby Crowned Kinglets feeding frantically everywhere in the park.

Eastern Phoebe

There were still plenty of bugs for this Eastern Phoebe to eat.

Field Sparrow

I almost overlooked this Field Sparrow mixed in with the other sparrows.

Lincoln's Sparrow

Lincoln's Sparrow

Lincoln's Sparrow

This Lincoln's Sparrow is a first for me.

Dark Eyed Junco

This Dark Eyed Junco is for my sister.

Snowy Egret

It was tricky to capture this Snowy Egret, who was well back in the corner of the pond.

Snowy Egret

There was a single Snowy Egret in the marsh pond.

Cooper's Hawk

Cooper's Hawk

This Cooper's Hawk had hundreds of birds to choose from.